Lantern Light Hikes

Fridays  6:30 - 8:30 pm

Bundle up and get ready to hike at Springbrook using the light of glowing lanterns to guide your way.  Listen for owls hooting, keep your eyes peeled for elusive nocturnal animals, and warm up by the fire along the way.  If snowpack allows, snowshoe rental will be available as supplies last.

Registration required, $5 per person. Children 5 and under are free. Register online by hitting the "Register Online" button at the top of the page, or by calling the nature center at: 763-572-3588. 

Please check in at Springbrook's front desk for the event. If snowpack allows, snowshoes will be available to rent for $5/pair, while supplies last. 

December 9, 2022  

January 13, 2023  

February 10, 2023  

March 10, 2023  

Outdoor Adventures

This private program series is for small family/friend groups consisting of no more than 15 people. There is no age limit for this program, but a parent/guardian must be in attendance for all registrants under the age of 18. Whether you are age 5 or 50, we will create an adventure for your group. The program will be entirely outside and will begin at our picnic shelter. 

Fees and Availability

Fees: $50, up to 15 people total, regardless of age. 

Availability: Monday - Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am or 2 pm - 3:30 pm.

Topics

Explore the topics and choose what is best for you! If you don’t see what you’re looking for, give us a call and we will help you build your own adventure!

Survival

See if you have what it takes to build a shelter from scratch and start a fire without matches!       *fire starting age requirement is 8 years old and up.

Archery

Learn the basics of archery starting with what came before the modern bow. *recommended age of children is 7 years old and up.

Pond Exploration

Learn about the wetlands of Springbrook from inside them! Whether you dip in a hand or jump in with both feet we’ll get an up-close view of our ponds and the creatures inside them. 

Insect Discovery

Dive into the secret world of insects within Springbrook’s Prairies. We’ll get up close to the diverse world of insects and how they color our landscapes. 

Build Your Own Adventure

If your interests don’t fit any of the adventures above, we’ll work with you to build an adventure that fits your interests.

Booking Your Program

Are you ready to get started with your Outdoor Adventure?  Call the nature center at 763-572-3588 and book your program today!  Time slots are limited, don’t wait.

Springbrook's Bird Banding Programs

Free, best time to visit: between 9am and 11am 

Help capture and release wild birds for this banding research program. Hold in your hand cardinals, chickadees, robins, and more as they are released. The birds are measured, weighed, examined for fat and other health indicators, aged and sexed (if possible), fitted with a light-weight band with a unique number on it and then released. Springbrook's bird banding project is one of the longest and continual bird banding projects in Minnesota.

Dates: 
October 9, 2022
November 6, 2022
December 4, 2022 

January 8, 2023 
February 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
April 16, 2023
May 7, 2023
May 21, 2023

Friday Night By Firelight

It's time for some entertaining education for you and the whole family.  Come out to the nature center amphitheater to hear from entertaining educators about the things they are most passionate about.  This program is free to the public due to the generous sponsorship of the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation.

Stay tuned for the 2023 offerings, coming soon.

Summer Concert Series  

This summer, the City of Fridley and Springbrook Nature Center have a full line up of free outdoor concerts! Join us for live music!

Stay tuned for 2023 concert offerings soon!

Animal Feedings

Sundays

Update: This public program is cancelled for the time being.

Have you ever wondered how snakes eat, what’s for breakfast when you’re a turtle, or how a salamander finds a meal? This is the program for you. Watch our exhibit animals enjoy a delicious meal while a naturalist explains their feeding behaviors and taste preferences. Experience the predator-prey relationship in front of your eyes!

There is no charge to attend this program.